Adder CCUSB-5M – USB to PS/2 KVM Interface Cable, 5m

Product Overview

The Adder CCUSB-5M is a 5-meter USB KVM interface cable that connects computers equipped with HDD15 (VGA) video and USB Type A keyboard/mouse ports to Adder PS/2 style KVM switches. As the USB member of Adder's multi-platform interface cable family, this USB to PS/2 KVM cable lets USB-based PCs, Macs, and Sun systems share a switch alongside PS/2-era hardware. It is the standard hookup for adding modern USB computers to an AdderView multi-platform KVM installation.

Product Description

AdderView multi-platform switches were designed to control any mixture of Sun, Mac, and PC style computers, with the switch's computer ports presented as HDD15 video and MiniDin6 keyboard/mouse connections. The CCUSB cable family bridges from those PS/2 style ports to a computer's USB Type A and VGA connections, which is what keeps a mixed estate manageable from one console.

Adder builds active intelligence into these interface cables. Keep-alive circuitry allows the switch to be powered off without disrupting computer operation — the attached machine continues to see its keyboard and mouse — and the cables provide keyboard country code reporting where needed, so international keyboard layouts are handled correctly. Per Adder's documentation, the CCUSB cable supports USB-interfaced PC, Sun, and Mac computers when used with AdderView multi-platform switches such as the AV108MP, AVM208MP, and AVM216MP. The family is offered in 2, 5, and 10 meter lengths; this listing covers the 5m version, a practical length for connecting machines in adjacent racks or under-desk positions. Note that the associated AdderView MP switch platforms have since been replaced by newer Adder products, so this cable primarily serves the maintenance and expansion of existing installations. Find replacement cables and current Adder hardware in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• USB and VGA to PS/2 Style Switch Connectivity — Connects computers with HDD15 video and USB Type A keyboard/mouse ports to PS/2 style KVM switch ports.
• True Multi-Platform Support — Supports USB-interfaced PC, Sun, and Mac computers on AdderView multi-platform switches.
• Keep-Alive Circuitry — Allows the KVM switch to be powered off without disrupting the attached computer's operation.
• Keyboard Country Code Reporting — Reports keyboard country codes where needed for correct international layout handling.
• 5-Meter Length — A practical mid-length run; the CCUSB family is offered in 2, 5, and 10 meter versions.
• Sustains Existing Installations — Keeps AdderView MP-based multi-platform systems serviceable as USB computers are added or replaced.

Technical Specifications